Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

5 from 5 votes

A hearty corn chowder that is super simple to prepare with the most delicious results. Everything goes right into the slow cooker. A creamy soup that satisfies and can be enjoyed year round.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword corn chowder slow cooker, slow cooker corn chowder, slow cooker corn chowder recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4 30

Total Time 4 40

Servings servings

Calories 283kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1 -inch cubes Note 1
1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped)
2 (12) ounce bags, frozen whole corn kernels Note 2
3 cups chicken broth Note 3
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups half and half
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
½ pound cooked bacon (chopped) Note 4
green onions, chopped optional garnish
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional garnish
non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

Spray the slow cooker vessel with non-stick cooking spray
To the slow cooker, add 1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1 -inch cubes, 1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped), 2 (12) ounce bags, frozen whole corn kernels, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours.
Whisk together 2 cups half and half and 2 Tablespoons cornstarch until blended. Pour the mixture into the soup. Stir well to blend all ingredients.
Re-cover the slow cooker and continue cooking for 30 minutes to 1 hour. The potatoes should be fork-tender. Taste the soup for seasoning; if needed, adjust seasoning.
Stir the ½ pound cooked bacon (chopped) into the soup before serving. Garnish with green onions, chopped , and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.

Notes

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Note 1: Be sure to clean the red potatoes before cutting.

Note 2: Depending on the season, fresh corn can be used in this chowder.

Note 3: Low-salt or sodium-free chicken broth can be used to better control your sodium intake.

Note 4: Turkey bacon can be used

This corn chowder is best fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing this recipe is not recommended. The corn chowder does not freeze as well as milk-based soups due to the dairy content.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes

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